Chicken zucchini quesadillas are a delicious and satisfying meal that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal, or for a fun and festive party appetizer. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and healthy quesadilla that the whole family will love. So gather your ingredients and get ready to make some delicious chicken zucchini quesadillas!
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
ULTIMATE CHICKEN QUESADILLA
Cheesy quesadillas filled with a mixture of tender chicken and spicy tomatoes
Provided by Food Network
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings (1 quesadilla each)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. Spray large skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat. Add chicken and undrained tomatoes; cook 10 minutes or until chicken pieces are no longer pink in centers and liquid has evaporated, stirring frequently.
- 2. Spread chicken mixture evenly onto bottom half of each tortilla to within 1 inch of edge. Sprinkle 1/2 cup cheese over chicken mixture on each tortilla. Fold each tortilla in half to cover filling.
- 3. Clean skillet. Spray with additional cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Cook quesadillas 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown on both sides. Cut into wedges to serve.
CHICKEN QUESADILLAS
This chicken quesadilla recipe has an impressive look and taste with little preparation. The leftover chicken gets Mexican flair from cumin in this fun main dish. -Linda Wetzel, Woodland Park, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large skillet, combine the first 6 ingredients. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat until heated through, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. , Brush 1 side of tortillas with butter; place buttered side down on a lightly greased baking sheet. Spoon 1/3 cup chicken mixture over half of each tortilla; sprinkle with 1/3 cup cheese. , Fold plain side of tortilla over cheese. Bake at 375° until crisp and golden brown, 9-11 minutes. Cut into wedges; serve with sour cream and guacamole.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 477 calories, Fat 26g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 901mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 31g protein.
CHICKEN QUESADILLAS
This is a great recipe for parties. I freeze the leftovers; they reheat quite well. The zesty chicken and cooked peppers are a succulent delight when mixed with the melted cheeses. Cut the quesadillas into wedges and serve with sour cream and salsa.
Provided by Heather
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 55m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the broiler. Grease a baking sheet.
- Toss the chicken with the fajita seasoning, then spread onto the baking sheet. Place under the broiler and cook until the chicken pieces are no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the green bell peppers, red bell peppers, onion, and chicken. Cook and stir until the vegetables have softened, about 10 minutes.
- Layer half of each tortilla with the chicken and vegetable mixture, then sprinkle with the Cheddar cheese, bacon bits, and Monterey Jack. Fold the tortillas in half and Place onto a baking sheet.
- Bake quesadillas in the preheated oven until the cheeses have melted, about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.2 calories, Carbohydrate 21.8 g, Cholesterol 34.9 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 13.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 504.3 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
CHICKEN VERDE QUESADILLAS
I used the corn, peppers and zucchini in my fridge to create these quick and easy quesadillas. Dollop with sour cream and you're good to go. -Julie Merriman, Seattle, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, corn, zucchini and poblano pepper; cook and stir until tender, 8-10 minutes. Add chicken, enchilada sauce, cilantro, salt and pepper; heat through., Brush remaining oil over 1 side of each tortilla. Place half of the tortillas on 2 baking sheets, oiled side down. Sprinkle each with 1/2 cup cheese and top with 1 cup chicken mixture, remaining cheese and remaining tortillas, oiled side up. Bake until golden brown and cheese is melted, 7-9 minutes. If desired, serve with pico de gallo and sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1083 calories, Fat 55g fat (27g saturated fat), Cholesterol 132mg cholesterol, Sodium 2449mg sodium, Carbohydrate 94g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 56g protein.
CHICKEN AND SQUASH QUESADILLAS
Kids will never know there are veggies in these chicken quesadillas. Get them on the table in less than 30 minutes!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In medium bowl, mix cheese, chicken, 1/3 cup salsa and the squash purée.
- Spray 1 side of 1 tortilla with cooking spray; place sprayed side down in 10-inch skillet. Spread with one-fourth of the chicken mixture. Top with another tortilla; spray top of tortilla with cooking spray.
- Cook over medium heat about 2 minutes or until golden brown. Carefully turn quesadilla over; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until golden brown. Repeat with remaining tortillas and chicken mixture. To serve, cut quesadillas into wedges. Serve with sour cream and additional salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 500, Carbohydrate 44 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 0 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1100 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 2 1/2 g
CHICKEN ZUCCHINI QUESADILLAS
I had the best quesadillas at a restaurant in Vermont while on vacation and I wanted to duplicate them myself. This is what I cam up with and I think it's pretty close. It is a great way to use up all those zucchini. I bake my quesadillas in the oven, but feel free to make them any way you like. Make sure that you serve with fresh pico de gallo and sour cream for the full experience. Enjoy!
Provided by Kristy D.
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 40m
Yield 8 Quesadillas, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Grill chicken until cooked through and then slice into small pieces.
- Heat a pan with the olive oil and sautee onions, garlic, and zucchini until the zucchini becomes tender. This takes about 8-10 minutes.
- On a pizza pan, lay one tortilla down and top with chicken, veggies, and half the cheese.
- Put the other tortilla on top and bake for about 10 minutes or until the tortilla is browned and crispy.
- Slice with a pizza cutter and serve with fresh pico de gallo and sour cream.
LEFTOVER CHICKEN & VEGETABLE QUESADILLAS
This is a great way to use leftover chicken and get the family to love vegetables. Cauliflower is a nice extra to add. Vary the vegetables to suit your taste . Zucchini is a nice addition as long as you don't cook it too long. Salsa and sour cream are important additions to give that extra flavor. I used whole wheat tortillas but there are so many to chose from - pick your favorite. Instead of sour cream try whipped Cottage cheese with a pinch of sugar added. I used mixed Cumin Gouda & Cheddar cheeses - use your favorite cheese. The recipe may be doubled. Serve with a green salad
Provided by Bergy
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 45m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Prepare all the vegetables and cheese ahead of time. Keeping the carrots, garlic, cilantro and onions together in one bowl,.
- The broccoli, jalapenos and sweet peppers In another bowl and the chicken in a third bowl.
- Place a skillet over medium heat, add 1 tbsp oil - add carrots, onions, garlic & cilantro, Stir fry for apprx 5 minutes.
- Add the broccoli and peppers, continue cooking for another 2 minutes.
- Add chicken and continue cooking until everything is hot through. The veggies will be cooked but still have some texture.
- If you have two large skillets wipe them with the remaining tbsp of oil. If you only have one large skillet cook one quesadilla keep it warm & then cook the second one. Use medium low heat.
- Place a tortilla in the skillet top with half the vegetable mixture, then half the cheese, cover with the second tortilla.
- While cooking press down lightly on the top tortilla,.
- When the cheese starts to melt (apprx) 4 minutes)and the underside is golden brown, gently flip the quesadilla, be careful this may be tricky.
- Continue to brown the second side (apprx 4 minutes).
- Remove from pan and cut into wedges - A pizza cutter does this nicely.
- Serve immediately with Salsa & Sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1494.9, Fat 86.5, SaturatedFat 40, Cholesterol 243.5, Sodium 2273, Carbohydrate 99.1, Fiber 10, Sugar 13.8, Protein 81.2
ZUCCHINI-WRAPPED CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
Steps:
- Cut pepper lengthwise in half; remove stems and seeds. Place pepper on a foil-lined baking sheet, skin side up. Broil 4 in. from heat until skins blister, about 5 minutes. Immediately place pepper in a small bowl; let stand, covered, 20 minutes. Reduce oven setting to 350°., Peel off and discard charred skin; finely chop pepper and place in a large bowl. Add chicken, 1 cup pepper jack cheese, cream cheese, green onion and pepper sauce. In a small bowl combine enchilada sauce and tomato paste, set aside. , Slice zucchini lengthwise into 32 1/8-in.-thick slices. Place zucchini slices in an ungreased 13x9 microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 2 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain well on paper towels and set aside., Spread half of the sauce mixture into a 13x9 baking dish; set aside. Layer 4 slices of zucchini, slightly overlapping. Place 1/3 cup of chicken mixture off center on top. Roll up zucchini starting with the short side, and place into the prepared dish, seam side down. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Top with remaining sauce and cheese., Bake, uncovered, until heated through, 35-40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 590 calories, Fat 33g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 169mg cholesterol, Sodium 957mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 53g protein.
ZUCCHINI QUESADILLAS
A quesadilla is a tortilla typically filled with beans and shredded cheese then folded before being toasted or fried. Our version features cheese and cooked vegetables. Sour cream, shredded lettuce, sliced avocado, and bottled salsa make great accompaniments to quesadillas, so serve them on the side.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large skillet, heat 3 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Add onion and 1 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic; cook 1 minute more.
- Add zucchini and frozen corn kernels; cook, stirring occasionally, until zucchini is soft and corn is tender, about 6 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in cilantro, if using.
- Brush one side of all tortillas with remaining tablespoon oil; lay 2 tortillas, oiled side down, on a baking sheet. Place half of the filling on each, and sprinkle with half the cheese. Place remaining 2 tortillas on top, oiled side up; press down gently with a spatula to seal.
- Bake until cheese has melted and tortillas are golden brown, turning once, about 10 minutes. Remove from oven; let cool slightly. To serve, slice each quesadilla into wedges.
Tips:
- For the best results, use a large skillet or griddle to cook the quesadillas. This will help them cook evenly and prevent them from sticking.
- If you don't have a skillet or griddle, you can also cook the quesadillas in a frying pan. Just be sure to use a non-stick pan and cook the quesadillas over medium heat.
- To make sure the quesadillas are cooked through, cook them for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- If you want to add extra flavor to the quesadillas, you can sprinkle them with your favorite seasonings, such as chili powder, cumin, or garlic powder.
- Serve the quesadillas with your favorite dipping sauce, such as salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.
Conclusion:
Chicken zucchini quesadillas are a quick and easy meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. They are also a great way to use up leftover chicken and vegetables. With a few simple ingredients, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal in no time.
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